FM 3478 over Nelson Creek
FairWalker County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of FM 980 · Structure no. 172360355001001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,862
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3478 over Nelson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3478 over Nelson Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,607 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3478 over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3478 over Nelson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does FM 3478 over Nelson Creek carry?
About 1,862 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 3478 over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3478 over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.